SAFE Unit Internship - Conflict and Climate & Migration and Human Mobility

Join Oxfam Novib in the fight against inequality and work together with colleagues, activists, and partner organizations in more than 90 countries towards a fairer world.

We are committed to a world in which everyone has equal opportunities—regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. A world in which we address climate change and reduce income inequality.

For the period September 2026 through the end of January 2027, various internship opportunities are available. Please clearly indicate in your application which internship(s) you are interested in. If you are applying for multiple internships, please state your preference in your cover letter.

Ready to make a difference? Apply and become part of Oxfam Novib!

The SAFE Unit within Oxfam Novib’s Programs Department develops and co-implements (humanitarian, development and influencing) programs in the areas of Promoting Safe and Resilient Communities and Supporting People on the Move. The Unit is responsible for upholding and promoting Oxfam’s humanitarian mandate through program and proposal development, resource mobilization, advocacy, and campaigns in the Netherlands. In the fiscal year 2023/2024, Oxfam reached more than 12 million crisis-affected people in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.

This internship will support the SAFE Unit in mapping Oxfam and partners’ policy positions on topics including the root causes of conflict, peacebuilding, and the triple humanitarian, development, and peace nexus. The intern will work closely together with colleagues focused on migration and human mobility as well as with colleagues with expertise on conflict, climate and fragility. The insights will inform the SAFE Unit’s future policy and advocacy positions, aligned with Oxfam’s multi-annual strategy.

Focus areas

🔍 Migration and human mobility (40%)

🔍 Conflict, climate and fragility (40%)

🔍 Other tasks / general support to SAFE Unit (20%)

Key Tasks
📝 Conduct background research and support drafting of policy documents/briefs, contributing to discussions and Oxfam Novib’s positioning.

📄Provide regular updates on migration trends in and around Europe, using existing data sources.

🌐Assist in creating content for a landing page on conflict, climate and fragility on the Oxfam Novib website.
🔗Support with organizing Community of Practice meetings on Climate, Conflict & Fragility.

🤝 Participate in team meetings and contribute to brainstorming sessions;
🛠 Perform ad hoc tasks as needed, including note-taking, event organisation, logistics, administrative support, translation, and editing.

Who Are We Looking For?
🎓 Currently enrolled in a bachelor or master’s degree in a relevant field.
📚 Studying a relevant field such as conflict studies, international relations, political science, sociology, law, or a related discipline.
🌍 Interest in or experience with conflict, human rights, advocacy, policy analysis, campaigns, politics, social change, climate change, and/or civil society.
✍️ Excellent research, writing, editing, organizational, and coordination skills.
🧠 Analytical and independent thinker, creative problem-solver.
💡 Affinity with coordination, communications, and knowledge management.
🌟 Highly motivated, proactive, result-oriented, and creative.
🌈 Strong cultural sensitivity and gender awareness.
🗣 Fluency in English required; fluency in French and/or Arabic is an advantage.

When can you do an internship with us?

For this internship, we are looking for candidates who meet the following requirements:

You are 18 years or older and enrolled throughout the entire internship period at a Dutch educational institution (HBO or university level). You have the legal right to live and work in the Netherlands, or you can obtain this through your study programme (via a three-party internship agreement). In addition, you have less than 3 years of relevant full-time work experience and have not previously been employed by Oxfam Novib.

Please note: this internship is intended as work experience and career orientation and is not suitable as a graduation internship.

Our offer

You will receive an internship agreement and a monthly allowance of €450 based on a 36-hour work week (pro rata for fewer hours). The minimum number of working hours is 24 per week.

We offer a hybrid working model: at least two days per week at our office in The Hague and the rest from home. Travel costs are reimbursed if you do not have a student public transport card.

The internship runs from September 2026 until the end of January 2027 (approximately 5 months); an earlier start date is not possible. Supervision and guidance will be provided throughout the internship. Our preference is to use the UNL internship agreement, if this is accepted by your educational institution.

Doing an internship at Oxfam Novib

Our work is guided by the core values of Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality. We work according to the Feminist Principles of Oxfam.

We strive for a diverse and inclusive working environment and have a strict policy against any form of misconduct, including abuse of power, harassment and financial misconduct. This is part of our recruitment and selection process.

We will ask selected candidates to provide a reference (for example from an educational institution or another source).

Is this internship right for you?

Do you think this internship is a good fit? We would love to hear from you!
Apply via our application portal by 4 June 2026.

If you are applying for multiple internships, please clearly indicate this in your cover letter for each internship you apply for.

For questions, please contact Mariska Bodewes, Corporate Recruiter via Mariska.bodewes-vanes@oxfamnovib.nl